Latest from Manurewa
Auckland school named after Captain Cook scrubs mention of explorer for Māori name
A former pupil, ex-Act politician Stephen Berry, says school 'should focus on education'.
Fatal Clendon Park chase victims knew driver accused of shoving them off road - police
A 56-year-old man has charged with dangerous driving causing death.
'Upsetting incident': Woman charged with murder in Manurewa homicide probe
The 32-year-old accused will appear in Manukau District Court tomorrow.
'I'm just shocked': Parents on edge after abduction attempt
Police investigating an attempted snatching involving a man in a distinctive white sedan.
'Worst nightmare’: Boy escapes abduction on first day walking by himself
A stranger attempted to abduct a boy in Manurewa on Monday afternoon.
Police launch homicide inquiry after Manurewa man dies
Police said emergency services were called to a Mahia Rd property just before 10am after a report of a person seriously injured.
'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up news
The toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.
Parents foil attempted abduction of 8yo outside primary school
The boy described the man's car as having offensive words and gestures on its panels.
Wattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09m
Project completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.
Victim of Manurewa stabbing mourned by family
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.
'We have spoken with a number of people': Police say no charges laid in Auckland homicide
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.
Homicide investigation launched after fatal Manurewa stabbing
Police said a man was found critically injured with stab wounds overnight.
Machete wielder's risky escape causes motorway chaos after $260k jewellery heist
He drove on the wrong side of the motorway with lights off while trying to shake police.
'Cowardly and dangerous': Man deported after killing sleeping stranger with brick
He and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.
Extremist attack: Man sentenced in brutal YouTuber assassination plot
After admitting attempted murder he recanted, claiming he was there for a debate only.
‘Kill us both’: Man admits speeding up, crashing into truck as partner broke up with him
He was initially charged with attempted murder following his partner's gruesome injuries.
‘Devastating theft’: $11k of equipment stolen from Auckland school’s food garden
The school claims more than $11,000 worth of garden equipment was stolen last month.
'Keep the kids safe': Police monitoring South Auckland schools after threat of planned brawl
One school said they had notified police and would have a 'strong staff presence'.
Murder-accused gives evidence on point-blank Queen St shooting
His lawyers claimed self-defence but the defendant described something different.
Barry Soper: Manurewa Marae inquiry is in everyone’s interest
OPINION: Security is the buzzword these days, it’s simply everywhere.
Girl, 5, put outside classroom as punishment leaves school alone, found with stranger
'She tried to go back home because she reckoned nobody wanted her in the classroom'.
‘Black hole’: Crown quitting 109 new homes underwritten by KiwiBuild
First home buyers did not snap up these 109 homes: now we the taxpayers have bought them.
Watch: Gang associates in custody after stolen sports cars race through children’s crossing
Two men got into a woman's vehicle and allegedly tried to make her drive away.
One person dead after motorcycle incident in South Auckland park
Emergency services at Mountfort Park in the South Auckland suburb of Weymouth after one person died in a motorcycle incident on February 18, 2025. Video / NZ Herald
Two people seriously injured in South Auckland dog attack
The council says there is no risk to the wider public but they will be investigating.
Dog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walk
Officials say the Wattle Downs and Ōrākei Basin incidents are not connected.
Crash blocks major Auckland road; motorcyclist critically injured
Police said a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after the accident.